North Korea: Freedom of expression

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 North Korea

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.013
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.014
 Min - Max 0.011 - 0.031
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.013 index points, unchanged from 0.013 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1960 to 2022 is 0.014 index points. The minimum value, 0.011 index points, was reached in 1968 while the maximum of 0.031 index points was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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North Korea - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Korea - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2022




Definition: Measures the government respect for press and media freedom, political discussion, and academic and cultural expression.

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